United States blocks key demand at permanent war crimes tribunal talks
In Rome a draft treaty for a permanent war crimes court faced U S opposition as delegates from 160 nations race to mid night. Efforts to create an independent prosecutor and remove a citizen exemption failed to win U S consent. Washington faced strongest resistance from a bloc of 60 nations including key allies. No U S reaction yet.
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Last czar laid to rest in Russian ceremony
In St Petersburg, Nicholas II and his family were buried at a solemn service in St. Peter and Paul Cathedral attended by dozens of relatives and diplomats from 50 countries. President Yeltsin called it a national atonement for a shameful history while cannons fired a 19 gun salute.
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Supreme Court last hope for stopping testimony
The Clinton administration seeks to block Secret Service testimony in the Monica Lewinsky inquiry. After losses in lower courts, the case hinges on a looming Supreme Court decision by Chief Justice Rehnquist on extending a temporary order blocking seven agents from grand jury testimony. The appellate court already ruled no privilege to withhold cooperation.
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Lockheed halts $83 billion Northrop Grumman deal
Lockheed Martin said it would abandon its planned $83 billion acquisition of Northrop Grumman due to ongoing government opposition. The move, coming amid concerns the merger would curb competition, could signal an end to large defense megamergers. Analyst Jerry Weltsch noted the deal’s collapse marks a major shift in the sector.
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House GOP backs nearly 1 trillion in tax cuts for decade
In election year plans House Republicans seek about 1 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade while preserving hundreds of billions for Social Security. Rep. Bill Archer notes a rising surplus from 655 billion to 1.55 trillion prompting talk of prudent use for tax relief. Clinton previously urged saving the surplus.
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BE Ya City roundup of tech hearings and crimes
Senate hearings on high tech competition move forward with testimony from software industry leaders expected, but Microsoft chief Bill Gates may not testify as Hatch presses ongoing criticisms. Kenneth Taylor, 39, was charged with armed robbery and sexual battery after a British couple was attacked in Orlando. Ben Lecomte begins a 3400 mile trans Atlantic swim from Hyannis to Brest to raise cancer funds, aiming for a three month crossing and a new distance record.
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